Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve | |
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Location | Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Nearest city | St. John's |
Coordinates | 51°34′23″N55°44′45″W / 51.57306°N 55.74583°W |
Area | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
Governing body | Newfoundland and Labrador, Dept. of Environment and Conservation |
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